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Bahamas

Commonwealth of the Bahamas

CapitalNassau
CurrencyBahamian dollar (BSD)
PowerType A / B · 120 V
LanguagesEnglish

Bahamas, with its capital in Nassau, is in Caribbean and home to about 398.2K people. English is spoken, and the currency is the Bahamian dollar (BSD). Most international arrivals come through Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS).

Region
Americas · Caribbean
Population
398.2K (398,165)
Area
13,943 km²

Right now in Nassau

Local time in Nassau — America/Nassau
Weather in Nassau
Currency BSD · $ Bahamian dollar
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7-day forecast for Nassau

Upcoming public holidays

National holidays in Bahamas over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.

Practical facts

Languages
English
Calling code
+1242
Internet domain
.bs
Currency
Bahamian dollar (BSD), United States dollar (USD)
Time zones
America/Nassau

Power

Plug types: Type A, Type B

Voltage 120 V · Frequency 60 Hz

Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.

Airports in Bahamas

+ 15 more airports — use search to find them.

Know before you go

Source: Wikipedia — Bahamas, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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